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Virginia's Lucky Greens

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: main, vegetable
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: greens, side dish, vegetables
Servings: 6
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds assorted greens, such as collard, kale, mustard, or turnip
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 sweet onions chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil, gradually stir in the greens, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more; season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook, until greens are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

Notes

Kale, collards, turnip greens, and mustard greens are dark leafy winter greens that are nutritional powerhouses and familiar friends on the Southern table. Look for brightly colored greens free of brown spots, yellowing edges, or limp leaves. The best way to clean greens is to first remove the tough stalks and stems. Fill a clean sink with cold water. Place the greens in water and swish around, allowing the grit to fall to the bottom the sink. Lift greens out of the sink and transfer to a large bowl and rinse the sink. Repeat the process at least three times or more as needed until no grit remains.